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“I think my putter went really well today,” said Thitikul, who is yet to win a major.<\/p>\n
“In the front nine we had a lot of breeze going and more than the back nine, but [I made putts at] seven, eight, nine which boost the confidence up making the turn to the back nine.<\/p>\n
“I really told myself just be patient and focused on the next shot, because [in the] majors you [are] going to miss anyway. What a way to bounce back. It’s more important.”<\/p>\n
The event is taking place at the Fields Ranch East course in Texas, with Lee and Korda citing the heat as a factor to contend with. <\/p>\n
“I just kept telling my caddie, can you give me another water, can you give me another water,” Lee said.<\/p>\n
“I don’t think we could have enough [water] out there. It’s really hot.”<\/p>\n
Korda added: “It’s hot; I’m still cooling down right now.<\/p>\n
“I’m pretty happy with my first round in the conditions. It definitely takes a toll on you, the Texas heat.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n